The wrestling world is mourning the loss of Francisco Ciatso.
Journeyman wrestler Francisco Ciatso passed away at the age of 48. Ciatso was the subject of a 2019 documentary, "Journeyman" and his passing was announced by Florida promoter Barry Rose on Facebook.
“We’d like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Francisco Ciatso, who passed away overnight. Frankie was a part of two CWF Legends Fanfests as he proudly presented the movie based on his life, Journeyman. RIP, champ."
In recent years, Ciatso was a staple of the local Florida Wrestling scene. However, he was originally from New York and trained by Adrian Street.
Throughout his years he wrestled as Frankie Capone and was most recently a trainer for WWN.
Wrestlers with experience in WWE, Ring of Honor, and more all posted to social media to send their condolences and share memories of Ciatso.
RIP @FranciscoCiatso! pic.twitter.com/w40pSOp44i
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) January 20, 2024
Unreal. Rest in power homie. pic.twitter.com/Q0Cy2vzCDW
— Evolving…. (@KennyKingPb2) January 20, 2024
RIP Francisco Ciatso. We didn’t always see eye to eye but he helped me a lot when I was coming up. He was a guy who always gave back to the business, especially the Florida scene. Thanks for everything, Frankie.
— Eric Koenreich (@erickoenreich) January 20, 2024
Frankie Ciatso was a guy I’ve known for many years, a Florida/Georgia staple of Independent wrestling. Worked with him many times, whether it was WWN or for Lariato Pro. Dude was always a guy that would make ya laugh have have fun. Sad to hear about his passing. Godspeed and Rest…
— Referee Brandon Tolle (@RefBrandonTolle) January 20, 2024
Godspeed, Frankie Ciatso. You were always good to me. I have no words. Another brother gone. Rest well, hermano. --
— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) January 20, 2024
Fightful sends its condolences to Frankie's family, friends, and fans.
